Wednesday 24 November 2021

Wednesday 24 November


 The only landscape photo I took today, showing there was some blue sky! Definitely the calm before the storm as the next 2 days look horrendous, weather-wise. This is Claddach Loch, which was created in the late 70's/early 80's as a water supply for Claddach.  The positive knock on effect for blanket bog habitat is evident, and it poses a good example of what can be achieved with peatland restoration. The Loch is also a valuable stop over for migrating birds down on the south western tip, presumably a nice break enroute to Ireland for some.

All eyes are still on Loch Skerrols; David Wood counted the 5 lesser scaup there this morning. On Loch Indaal Peter counted just 5 greater scaup, commenting how unusual a thought it is that the greaters and lessers are here in equal numbers. 30 red-breasted mergansers were also counted there, so too were 3 WTE over the Loch.

Gary found the red-breasted goose on the Ballygrant road, near Esknish.  And Margaret has been in touch with a sighting of the resident golden eagle over Kilchoman.

Driving out yesterday I saw a flock of 8 chough near Octofad, towards The Gleann.  Not much sightings today from me as I was busy checking fences!

Mary

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